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Oil Prices are at Their Highest Since May

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Economists worry that rising gas prices could put the brakes on the economic recovery. More>>

WTRF.com UPDATE: One Student Injured in School Bus Accident

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The accident was reported just around 8:45 a.m. More>>

WebPreview: Human Trafficking and the Ohio Valley

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WTRF.com and 7 News investigates human trafficking and if the Ohio Valley could be at risk. More>>

WTRF.com SLIDESHOW: Crews on the Scene After Ohio County School Bus Crash

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Crews were on scene Wednesday morning after a school bus crash in Ohio County. More>>

WebXtra: Full Interview with U.S. Representative David McKinley

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Click 'Play' to watch 7News Assignments Editor Bob Westfall's full interview with U.S. Representative David McKinley. More>>

Superintendent of Upper Big Branch Mine Charged with Conspiracy

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Federal prosecutors have charged the superintendent of a southern West Virginia mine with conspiracy to defraud the federal government. More>>

Accident Knocks Belmont County Home Off Its Foundation

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Accident in Uniontown injures one. More>>

W.Va. Legislature Looking Into Tougher Trafficking Laws

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Tougher laws and more time behind bars could be on the way for human traffickers in West Virginia. More>>

Old Fort Steuben Pier Will Serve as New Observation Deck

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The pier that once held the bridge will now serve as an observation deck. More>>

People under 18 May Not Be Allowed in Tanning Beds in W.Va.

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The West Virginia Senate took action today to ban indoor tanning for kids under 18. More>>

Fire Chief Accused of Insurance Fraud is Arraigned

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The Hopedale Fire Chief accused of filing a fraudulent insurance claim is arraigned in court Tuesday morning. More>>

FIRST ON WTRF.COM: Wellsburg Police Officer Hit by Car

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The officer was hit shortly before 7:00 a.m. Tuesday morning. More>>

Rt. 2 in Brooke County Reopen After Early Morning Rock Slide

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Route 2 in Brooke County is now reopen after a rock slide early Tuesday morning. Flaggers had to direct traffic just North of the Wabash Bridge while a large piece of equipment that was brought was use More>>

Wheeling's 57th Mayor Gives Annual State Of The City Address

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Wheeling Mayor Andy McKenzie gives his third annual State of the City Address. More>>

WTRF.com SLIDESHOW: Hundreds Come to Watch Fort Steuben Bridge Demolition

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aHundreds gathered on a hilltop above Steubenville to watch the demolition of the 83-year-old Fort Steuben Bridge. More>>

W.Va. House Passes Human Trafficking Bill

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Senate will consider human trafficking bill. More>>

Campaign Underway for Statue of Clark Gable

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The Clark Gable Foundation launches The Clark Gable Legacy campaign on Kickstarter.com to create a life-size bronze sculpture of "The King of Hollywood" seated on a bench. The sculpture is designed to More>>

Long Time Monsignor Dies

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A well known Ohio Valley priest has died.   Msg. George Yontz passed away at the age of 79. Yontz most recently served at St. Peters Parish in Steubenville.  Previously he served at St. John in Bellaire.   Msg. More>>

Monsignor George Yontz Passes at Age 79

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Yontz most recently served at St. Peters Parish in Steubenville. More>>

WTRF.com UPDATE: Route 2 Down to One Lane in Brooke County

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The roadway was shut down early Tuesday morning. More>>

Wheeling Jesuit Announces New Board Members

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Wheeling Jesuit University's board of trustees recently welcomed six new members. According to a university press release, Chairman Margaret "Mimie" Helm, the new members join a board of 18 active and More>>

Senate Committee Proposal on High School Concussions Supported by Wheeling Hospital Personnel

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Two Wheeling Hospital officials very familiar with sports-related concussions believe West Virginia legislators are moving in the right direction to address the injury among high school athletes. Last More>>

Bill Bars Felons from Seeking Elected Office

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Legislature in the Mountain State wants to be specific as to who can and cannot run for an elected office. More>>

WebXtra: Slow Motion Footage of Fort Steuben Bridge Demolition

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Click 'Play' to view slow motion footage from the Fort Steuben Bridge demolition from Tuesday morning. More>>

Fort Steuben Bridge Demolished Early Tuesday Morning

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The Fort Steuben Bridge was demolished Tuesday morning at approximately 7:15 a.m. More>>

W.Va. Firemen Getting Some Help from the Beer Men

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A generous donation was given to the West Virginia Firemen's Association from an unlikely source. More>>

New Program Recognized at West Liberty University

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WLU to kick off new athletic training program. More>>

Bill to Reform West Virginia Parole, Probation Advances

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The Mountain State's prison population could be reduced soon, but not without expanding an existing drug treatment program and requiring the supervised release for all offenders. More>>

Traffic Delays to be Expected Around Time of Fort Steuben Blast

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Motorists planning on traveling near or around the Fort Steuben Bridge Tuesday morning around the same time of the demolition may run into some major traffic. More>>

Attention Parents: Easter Bunny Is Coming To Wheeling

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Parents can bring youngsters to the Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum in Wheeling any Saturday through Lent for a visit with the Easter Bunny. More>>

WTRF Update: Moundsville Police Search For Robber

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Police search for pharmacy robber. More>>

WebXtra: Security Footage of Moundsville Robbery

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If you have any information about the suspect call our Crimefighters Tipline at 1-800-223-0312. More>>

Savings Available for AEP Ohio's Residential Customers

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Residential customers of AEP Ohio can still sign up with Ohio-based FirstEnergy Solutions to lock in the lowest fixed price on electric generation currently available in this utility's service area. Residents More>>

Rick Santorum Talks About Multiple Issues During Steubenville Speech

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The former Pennsylvania Senator arrived at Froehlich's Classic Corner with his wife, Karen, and three of his seven children to begin his speech at 10:18 a.m. More>>

State of Ohio Launches Public Notice Website

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Ohio state and local government entities required by the Ohio Revised Code to publish public notices multiple times in a newspaper are able to reduce their costs by using the State Public Notice website, More>>

Gardening Can Lead To A Whole New Level Of Health, Says Green Wheeling Initiative

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The Green Wheeling Initiative will be the subject of February's public garden lecture presented by the Ohio County Master Gardeners at Oglebay Park. More>>

Boil Order Issued for Flushing Area

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Beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, there is a 36-hour boil order issued for Flushing, Ohio. More>>

Rick Santorum in Steubenville Monday

Crowd anxiously awaiting Santorum's arrival Crowd anxiously awaiting Santorum's arrival
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Republican Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum will be in Steubenville today as part of his campaign. More>>

Gasoline Prices Have Never Been Higher This Time

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Gasoline prices have never been higher than this time of the year. More>>

U.S. Representative David McKinley Tours Facilities in Northern Panhandle

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McKinley visits facilities in Northern Panhandle. More>>

Last Day To Introduce Bills in This West Virginia Legislative Session

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Update on West Virginia Legislative session. More>>

Fort Steuben Bridge Demolition Set for Tuesday

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Demolition of the bridge is set for 7:15 Tuesday morning. More>>

Rep. McKinley to Visit Marshall County Monday

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McKinley will spend the majority of Monday in Marshall County meeting with various people. More>>

48 Hour Boil Order Issued For Residents in Ferryview Ohio

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The Martins Ferry Water Department has issued a 48 hour boil order for residents of Ohio Street in Ferryview. We're told this is due to a water line break. More>>

Wheeling Traffic Stop Lands Two Behind Bars for Drug Possession

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Two men were arrested around 4 a.m. Sunday during a traffic stop on I-70 East by exit four in Wheeling. When Wheeling Police approached the vehicle, driven by 20-year-old Wilbur Barr, and the passenger, More>>

Future Brides Attend Cupid's Love Struck Bridal Show in Wheeling

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Dozens of local vendors set up shop inside Wheeling Island Hotel & Casino for Cupid's Love Struck Bridal Show on Sunday. Future Brides were able to peruse the event and check out everything from catering More>>

Wheeling Man Behind Bars After Alleged Threats

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A Wheeling man in behind bars Sunday after allegedly making threats to an ex-girlfriend. More>>

How to Spend Your Money Wisely With Payroll Tax Cut Extension

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The payroll tax cut extension runs through December of 2012. More>>

WebXtra: Extraordinary in the Ohio Valley - Eric Walker

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I traveled out to Bethany College to speak with a young man named Eric Walker. More>>

FIRST ON WTRF.com: Five-Alarm Fire in Harrison County

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Crews are on the scene of a 5-alarm fire in Harrison County. More>>

WVU has officially settled its dispute with the Big East and will join the Big 12 on July 1. More>>